If you’ve ever tried to buy a gift for someone who seems to already have it all, you’ll know how difficult it can be. But don’t give up because meaningful gifts matter, there’s no doubt about that. If you’re struggling, thinking about what really makes a meaningful present might provide the inspiration you’re currently lacking. […]
Are You a New Parent? If so, how do you and your partner feel about dating? Is it an activity you don’t think about much, seeing as you have a pretty big responsibility on your plate right now? After all, it’s said that new parents get less than 5 hours of sleep per night, so […]
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Apr
Apr
After much discussion and soul searching John; my other half, silent partner and reason this business exists, is coming to join me running A Year of Dates. We’ve seen a huge growth in the last 12 months, which continues to take us both by surprise, and if we want to grow more these extra hands, […]
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Mar
Mar
It is safe to say that dating has changed drastically since the 1950’s and the way that our grandparents would approach a potential partner is completely alien in comparison to the way that young people date today. After all, the modern world has more influence on courtships than we like to believe! Here at A […]
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Dec
Dec
This is a bit of a different celebrating dating blog post, but in a lot of ways it’s the ultimate endorsement. In this blog post I’m going to let Emma do most of the talking/writing as the email she sent me really touched me and I don’t think I can say it any better… I […]
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Nov
Nov
In today’s retail climate celebrating 2 years is a huge milestone, one that I wanted to share with friends, fellow businesses and family who have supported me during such an intense and exciting time. And there was only one way to do it – date night! We took over independent brewery Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse in […]
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Oct
Oct
When I first started out on this journey I had no ideas of the groups, networks and friends I was about to find. One of the first events I went to, with a sample jar and a few ideas was in a co-working space where a group of women chatted through our ideas, got advice […]
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Oct
Oct
If you are on Instagram you HAVE to be following the amazing Olga, AKA The Big Fat Greek Mother! She is a teacher and mum of 3 boys who creates character comedy about parenting and life in general – just to make us smile! How amazing is that. I am such a fan, John is […]
06
Oct
Oct
I met the lovely Sophie when I was down in London earlier this year – you know when you just click with someone! Maybe it’s our shared love of chocolate, gin, tea and if I remember correctly wine! As mum to 1 year old Eliza and wife to Pete. Sophie took the unfortunate timing of […]
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Sep
Sep
This week we’re delighted to be joined by Nicky Raby. As an actor, coach, writer, speaker and podcaster Nicky is a woman of many talents – I’m a huge fan of her Dreaming and Doing podcast which is often the soundtrack to my day, so I was delighted when she spoke to me about dating. I […]